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updatehelper.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Windows Executable file. It is classified as a Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) file, created for updatehelper by Free Download Manager.ORG.

updatehelper.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 01/31/2019 with Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312. This is the most recent release date from Free Download Manager.ORG, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct updatehelper.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	updatehelper.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	updatehelper
Developer:	Free Download Manager.ORG
Software:	Free Download Manager
Software Version:	5.1.38.7312

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x182dc
Code Size:	105984

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File Info	Description
File Size:	185 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:14 15:27:15+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:01:30 18:59:21+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.0
Code Size:	105984
Initialized Data Size:	84992
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x182dc
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	5.1
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	5.1.38.7312
Product Version Number:	5.1.38.7312
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:
File Description:
File Version:	5.1.38.7312
Legal Copyright:
Product Name:	updatehelper
Product Version:	5.1.38.7312

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What are updatehelper.exe Error Messages?

updatehelper.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Free Download Manager errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when updatehelper.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Free Download Manager is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Free Download Manager.

In most cases, updatehelper.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these updatehelper.exe error messages mean that Free Download Manager was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Free Download Manager will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common updatehelper.exe errors include:

updatehelper.exe - Bad Image.
updatehelper.exe Application Error.
updatehelper.exe could not be found.
updatehelper.exe could not be installed.
updatehelper.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
updatehelper.exe could not be started.
updatehelper.exe failed to initialize properly.
updatehelper.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
updatehelper.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
updatehelper.exe is not running.
Cannot find updatehelper.exe.
Error starting program: updatehelper.exe.
Faulting Application Path: updatehelper.exe.
The file updatehelper.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - updatehelper.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because updatehelper.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the updatehelper.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting updatehelper.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using updatehelper. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Free Download Manager.ORG, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of updatehelper.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix updatehelper.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your updatehelper.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the updatehelper.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Free Download Manager (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Free Download Manager software.

You can uninstall Free Download Manager software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Free Download Manager software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312

Free Download Manager.ORG

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many updatehelper.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the updatehelper.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your updatehelper.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate updatehelper.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free updatehelper.exe files for every applicable version of Free Download Manager. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download updatehelper.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Free Download Manager folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free Download Manager\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve updatehelper.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download updatehelper.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying updatehelper.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Free Download Manager.ORG typically does not release Free Download Manager EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing updatehelper.exe and all other EXE files for Free Download Manager. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

updatehelper.exe

5.1.38.7312

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	updatehelper
Software Version:	5.1.38.7312
File Version:	5.1.38.7312
File Size:	189440
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2262113f5f4c121697f110d9acf6c012
SHA1 Checksum:	e7dabd3c6f61f7663f1f43a5a5391da75c3238d5
SHA256 Checksum:	00d3f0182f28def26b28734cc326604b5180984247eb9475fcd4edc2ea1e1ce4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	84992
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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Files Related to updatehelper.exe

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
fdmerrorhelper.exe	Windows Executable	fdmerrorhelper (5.1.38.7312)	44544	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
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updatehelper.exe	Windows Executable	updatehelper (5.1.38.7312)	189440	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
browsernativehost.exe	Windows Executable	browsernativehost (5.1.38.7312)	735232	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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setupact.log	Log	Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312	16997	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-profil...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	17776	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-profil...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.10240.16384)	18112	C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free D...
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.10240.16384)	19136	C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free D...
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\

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